Agree! I've listened to Philosophy of Sailing and Alone Together already, but I just got Introduction to Sailing and will be listening to that on next on my work commute.
i took my parents sailing for the first time in their lives last week and it literally changes the way people look at you.....the first time my dad ever told me he was proud of me lol i restored an old 1975 racer cruiser and have been in love with sailing ever since
Sounds great! Do you mind me asking what kind of racer cruiser is she? Production boat or one off design? I'm thoroughly looking for something similar at the moment haha
It must be incredible to sail Thelonious with Christian. This gentleman is a moving library when it comes to sailing, and explains everything so well that even a novice can understand. I love every video of his.
It is always so wonderful to see a new video of yours Mr. Williams!!! Not only do you brighten my day but my weeks and month too!!! I do so wish that they were not as infrequent as they are but I do understand that life gets busy and hectic at times. I enjoy how you address us (the viewers) as though we were on board. In the opening I was paying heed and ducking at the first "Ready about" that most of your guests seem to have missed at the start. You are a patient Captain. I am curious if you ever watched the Captain Irving Johnson video I tried to send you or if you ever met him? I look forward to your next video with eager anticipation. Thank you.
I love your videos, your books and your narration but I totally disagree with you on the issue of life jackets. With novices, it’s not a question of personal choice - inexperienced people have absolutely no idea of how easy it is to go overboard and how disastrous it can be and how difficult it is to get someone back on board. Just my ten cents worth.
When you inducted me into your crew you failed to give me a safety briefing or to remind me that in the event you pass me at the toerail by falling overboard at sea, I am to assume the role of skipper. This would tend to focus my, as a guest's, mind a little, to look after and generally faun after and Molly coddle the important one.
Mr Williams I love the look on your face when you see the sea lion on the dock LOL you're so funny I love the reactions you give and about the companionway was so funny I'm still laughing. I always enjoy your videos are you also having a lot of knowledge to share and make it fun to listen. But I know there are serious times also like when you said if anyone is overboard it's hard to retrieve I can believe that. Anyways thank you for sharing your videos. You're one of a kind God bless you stay safe and healthy fairwinds always
Oh that was fabulous! I love your narration. I found myself counting I believe altogether there were 11 or 12 definitely 11 maybe 12 people that was amazing it’s quite a large group of people to accommodate.
I enjoy very much your videos, informative for sure and something relaxing about how you speak so well, almost British like. Thank you for your videos, all are excellent for sure. 😊🇨🇦
Thanks, that was great! We take guests out often on our Catalina 34 and you've given me some good ideas I will definitely implement. I often offer to show guests how to handle the same jobs you described - sheet winches, the main sheet traveler, and the main sheet. I think some people enjoy themselves more if they have something to do. And, like you, I put people behind the wheel. Almost every time, I get the comment that steering the boat is so different from steering a vehicle; they can feel the currents, the weather helm, all of it. They understand how micro-adjustments to the wheel can have huge impacts on speed and boat performance. It gives them a greater appreciation of the complexity and joy of sailing. About life jackets: here on the British Columbia coast, the water is cold (even in the summer), so I insist everyone wear a life jacket when in the cockpit or on deck; the rule goes (sorry for the pun) hand-in-hand with the other principle - keep one hand for yourself, the other for the ship. The shock of cold water almost always makes a person draw in a quick breath, so wearing a life jacket keeps heads above water and (hopefully) water out of the lungs, should anyone accidentally fall overboard. I also ask people to move fore and aft along the side decks on the windward side. There's less going on there (i.e., sheets), and it means that if something breaks or lets go, no one is in the way of flying whatever. Keep up the great videos!
Lol...I was racing past your starboard side on the green solong while you were out making this video. I would love to day sail with you some time and enjoy the wind and chewing the fat.
Great video! I am a fellow sailor out of Long Beach Shoreline Marina. Crossing to Catalina this weekend for some good sailing. Maybe we will cross paths one of these days on the local waters! All the best!
brilliant! Mr. Williams is an amazing narrator. Any skipper can relate to the content of this video, especially the point about blocking the companionway :))))
Great video. Just one thing: At least KIDS NEED SAFETY VESTS. As you know, kids tend to do stupid things. No vest, no sail. And for adults with no knowledge, a vest is a smart idea. If someone happens to MOB on your watch, it's on you to save them, and to gove them propper safety equipent.
This is a great video. I understand you feel it's personal choice not to wear a pfd on your boat. What reasons do people give for not wearing one besides being uncomfortable? I have a pfd requirement on mine. We're all novice sailors. I haven't had anyone insist on not wearing one though I have had very experienced sailors arrive with no pfd. (I only go out in lightish winds.) I give them one to wear and they don't give me any push back.
Matter of conditions, I think. On a light day on a cruising boat falling overboard is not an issue, and if it happens, rescuing them--well, try it some time. The experience is eye-opening. In heavy air, I prefer harness, tether and jackline. Offshore racing in dauting conditions I believe requires inflatable harnesses such as WM "Sospenders," since crews must take risks and the extra gear is justified. PFDs are most often false comfort, and somewhat ridiculous on a sailboat in 10 knots. Look around at the other boats and see what most conclude is rational prudence. I repeat, most skippers have no appreciation for the challenges of retrieving a man overboard even in placid conditions. They think a PFD is an answer. But It is better to concentrate , by procedures and instruction and watchfulness, on keeping people on board.
I really love your 'pieces to camera'. You make me think you are talking exclusively to me, which of course is stupid. Of course you are talking to me. Magic...
I’m enjoying your Introduction to Sailing book right now on my vacation in Cabo. I’ve never sailed before, but the way you wrote it, I can imagine myself sailing with you.
I will save this video and show it to people and say “and that’s where these two rules came from: no more than three guests and no more than two people in the cockpit at one time. No exceptions.” This gave me anxiety. 45ft or less boat and these are now the rules. I can’t deal with people in the way.
12:30 No. I no longer allow others who don't know basic sailing vocabulary or basic sailboat handling to board my boat, at the slip or off shore. Not at all. Such laziness should not be allowed when sailing education is so readily available. I do not allow them onboard even if they are offering to have sex.
Yes I thought that was an Ericson 38. Mine (Ruby Slipper, 1984, out of Annapolis) has a wood burning stove where CW has an oil lamp. Love the varnish, as well as the skipper’s gentle humor. Great fun. Thank you, skipper.
Great video. Thanks. Nice to see the condition of your Bruce King boat. I bought Unicorn in Marina del Rey in 2013 and sailed her to Australia 2 months later, 2 stops. Got beaten up in the Tasman but she was a very dry boat and surprisingly quick.
Mostly to lessen heel. I often reef, too, with first-time guests. A reduced sail plan keeps the gang relaxed and makes it easier to refill their Prosecco cups. And easier all around for the skipper/steward.
Hi Mr. Williams, I'm always eager and excited to watch your UA-cam videos. Thanks for the inspiration you imbibe amongst the enthused-that includes myself. I haven't sailed but I just love the water and I want sailing to be that something a human being should have in life by way of learning something new for the upkeep of our neuron synapses-where all senses are engaged in the process. No other way, but sailing would do thus for me. I have an "Introductory Sailing" at Sausalito, CA on December and I believe it is the start if something wonderful. Thanks once again for the videos!
Ha.. some very good take-aways here. I remember an outing with a cockpit full of people when during a tack, I needed to release the traveler to slide over. Lots of stepping on feet! Indeed, I need to re-script my pre-launch speech to include a bit more training for the guests.
nice to hear you again Christian, i liked the golf anecdote so true, I sail for Richmond yacht Club in Auckland, New Zealand and we take out people that have never sailed before for some friendly races, they get to go on 8 different types and sizes of sail boats over the course of the summer and anybody is welcome, I like taking them out and introducing people to the freedom of sailing
an instructional film I'll share with future guests. Im always flip-flopping on life-jacket policy though mostly align to your view. That said, now that we have a swim platform it is a lot easier to get a body back in, so I no longer just write 'em off
Good point. For older designs I would more often recommend the relatively compact WM C02 inflation "Sospenders," but automatic inflation is not guaranteed and manual blow-up a bit procedural for folks unfamiliar. My rule with little kids is, PFD--and even so, if they are ever observed not holding on with at least one hand, it's back to the cockpit for the duration.
Again your knowledge is extremely important to all of us.. and your drunkenness is just because you hate your past so please stop mixing them together.. I love your work...!!!
I love boats but there's two things I can't stand...(1) is HEELING and (2) SAILS , too much work, Raising, lowering, changing with the different kinds depends on the wind, wrenching, ropes all over to trip you up, and NO PREVENTER means you could wind up with a very bad lump or worse....Overboard, so I will just wait until I have enough money $2-3 millions worth , I saw this nice little dinghy called (The Silent 60) all electric Catamaran...Two electric motor with a diesel generator back with lots of solar panel.....let the sun takes you anywhere the wind can...
I really enjoy, and highly recommend his audiobooks.
Agree! I've listened to Philosophy of Sailing and Alone Together already, but I just got Introduction to Sailing and will be listening to that on next on my work commute.
I really enjoy and I do recommend you read his book
Wake up your life's not over yet
Taking a group of non sailors out for a sail is really solo sailing with obstacles.
Fair winds.
Nick
S/V Angela Mia
Tartan 37
Lake Superior.
i took my parents sailing for the first time in their lives last week and it literally changes the way people look at you.....the first time my dad ever told me he was proud of me lol i restored an old 1975 racer cruiser and have been in love with sailing ever since
Sounds great! Do you mind me asking what kind of racer cruiser is she? Production boat or one off design? I'm thoroughly looking for something similar at the moment haha
@@adiboo8142 it's an 1975 Peterson chaser 29 I restored it and still sail it like a pirate lol
@@panzergaming9108 Nice, enjoy it!
It must be incredible to sail Thelonious with Christian. This gentleman is a moving library when it comes to sailing, and explains everything so well that even a novice can understand. I love every video of his.
It is always so wonderful to see a new video of yours Mr. Williams!!! Not only do you brighten my day but my weeks and month too!!!
I do so wish that they were not as infrequent as they are but I do understand that life gets busy and hectic at times.
I enjoy how you address us (the viewers) as though we were on board.
In the opening I was paying heed and ducking at the first "Ready about" that most of your guests seem to have missed at the start.
You are a patient Captain.
I am curious if you ever watched the Captain Irving Johnson video I tried to send you or if you ever met him?
I look forward to your next video with eager anticipation.
Thank you.
I love your videos, your books and your narration but I totally disagree with you on the issue of life jackets. With novices, it’s not a question of personal choice - inexperienced people have absolutely no idea of how easy it is to go overboard and how disastrous it can be and how difficult it is to get someone back on board.
Just my ten cents worth.
When you inducted me into your crew you failed to give me a safety briefing or to remind me that in the event you pass me at the toerail by falling overboard at sea, I am to assume the role of skipper.
This would tend to focus my, as a guest's, mind a little, to look after and generally faun after and Molly coddle the important one.
You, sir, are a national treasure
You truly are.
international treasure
Yes international. Watching this from Norway❤️
The inside of your boat reflects a pride of ownership I can only one day hope to achieve. Best in class.
It's easier when you're retired.
Mr. Williams is so soothing to hear him speak and tell his stories. Pure joy.
Can I adopt you as my grandfather?
Love it! You talkin to me....!
I thought that was so funny too and seeing everybody standing in back of him LOL hilarious
Mr Williams I love the look on your face when you see the sea lion on the dock LOL you're so funny I love the reactions you give and about the companionway was so funny I'm still laughing. I always enjoy your videos are you also having a lot of knowledge to share and make it fun to listen. But I know there are serious times also like when you said if anyone is overboard it's hard to retrieve I can believe that. Anyways thank you for sharing your videos. You're one of a kind God bless you stay safe and healthy fairwinds always
Oh that was fabulous! I love your narration. I found myself counting I believe altogether there were 11 or 12 definitely 11 maybe 12 people that was amazing it’s quite a large group of people to accommodate.
Wonderful video. It was a pleasure sailing with you.
thelonius has to be the most cared for ericson ever made. perfect from every angle.
Please give me lessons!! Have my 101, 103, 104, 114 (thank you Capt Klaidman)…would love to get out with you! 🌬⛵️🤗
For some reason this one touched my soul. I love love love this video! Hey did I miss you in Annapolis?
I love your videos
Me2!
Me three
hahahaa, "ready about" x3 nobody listens :D typical and usual; and potentially dangerous.
Loved this video, last weekend I was able to have my whole family together on my sailboat, including my grandmother who I haven't seen in many years.
I enjoy very much your videos, informative for sure and something relaxing about how you speak so well, almost British like. Thank you for your videos, all are excellent for sure. 😊🇨🇦
So I says to the guy I says ...too funny. Looks like fun.
I loved that part lol
That was really funny is one cool guy
Thanks, that was great! We take guests out often on our Catalina 34 and you've given me some good ideas I will definitely implement.
I often offer to show guests how to handle the same jobs you described - sheet winches, the main sheet traveler, and the main sheet. I think some people enjoy themselves more if they have something to do. And, like you, I put people behind the wheel. Almost every time, I get the comment that steering the boat is so different from steering a vehicle; they can feel the currents, the weather helm, all of it. They understand how micro-adjustments to the wheel can have huge impacts on speed and boat performance. It gives them a greater appreciation of the complexity and joy of sailing.
About life jackets: here on the British Columbia coast, the water is cold (even in the summer), so I insist everyone wear a life jacket when in the cockpit or on deck; the rule goes (sorry for the pun) hand-in-hand with the other principle - keep one hand for yourself, the other for the ship. The shock of cold water almost always makes a person draw in a quick breath, so wearing a life jacket keeps heads above water and (hopefully) water out of the lungs, should anyone accidentally fall overboard.
I also ask people to move fore and aft along the side decks on the windward side. There's less going on there (i.e., sheets), and it means that if something breaks or lets go, no one is in the way of flying whatever.
Keep up the great videos!
Lol...I was racing past your starboard side on the green solong while you were out making this video. I would love to day sail with you some time and enjoy the wind and chewing the fat.
Capt. Williams and his guests are in some pretty frisky weather (one reef in the main) and they are totally comfortable/oblivious. Good Skipper!
One happy hen house!
perfect video to see as i start my day. thank you, sir!
Great video! I am a fellow sailor out of Long Beach Shoreline Marina. Crossing to Catalina this weekend for some good sailing. Maybe we will cross paths one of these days on the local waters! All the best!
brilliant! Mr. Williams is an amazing narrator. Any skipper can relate to the content of this video, especially the point about blocking the companionway :))))
Very nice video.🙂👍
Not one of them heard ready about !
Fastest 13 minutes ever....
Great video. Just one thing: At least KIDS NEED SAFETY VESTS. As you know, kids tend to do stupid things. No vest, no sail. And for adults with no knowledge, a vest is a smart idea. If someone happens to MOB on your watch, it's on you to save them, and to gove them propper safety equipent.
This is a great video. I understand you feel it's personal choice not to wear a pfd on your boat. What reasons do people give for not wearing one besides being uncomfortable? I have a pfd requirement on mine. We're all novice sailors. I haven't had anyone insist on not wearing one though I have had very experienced sailors arrive with no pfd. (I only go out in lightish winds.) I give them one to wear and they don't give me any push back.
Matter of conditions, I think. On a light day on a cruising boat falling overboard is not an issue, and if it happens, rescuing them--well, try it some time. The experience is eye-opening. In heavy air, I prefer harness, tether and jackline. Offshore racing in dauting conditions I believe requires inflatable harnesses such as WM "Sospenders," since crews must take risks and the extra gear is justified. PFDs are most often false comfort, and somewhat ridiculous on a sailboat in 10 knots. Look around at the other boats and see what most conclude is rational prudence. I repeat, most skippers have no appreciation for the challenges of retrieving a man overboard even in placid conditions. They think a PFD is an answer. But It is better to concentrate , by procedures and instruction and watchfulness, on keeping people on board.
You have far more patience that I, Christian. I refuse to take any more than 2 guests at time out sailing. It's just not worth it.
I really love your 'pieces to camera'.
You make me think you are talking exclusively to me, which of course is stupid. Of course you are talking to me.
Magic...
Yes, yes, but what about the maraschino cherries?
I’m enjoying your Introduction to Sailing book right now on my vacation in Cabo. I’ve never sailed before, but the way you wrote it, I can imagine myself sailing with you.
Perfect to a tee
Thank you
Cheers Mr Williams! : )
YOU'S A *FUNNY*•°FUNNY° MAN Christian!
🙏🦉
🌅⛵🌅
Great video thank you!
I will save this video and show it to people and say “and that’s where these two rules came from: no more than three guests and no more than two people in the cockpit at one time. No exceptions.” This gave me anxiety. 45ft or less boat and these are now the rules. I can’t deal with people in the way.
Ha. The look of amazement on their faces when you tacked. Priceless.
This is a Beautiful Ericson looks close to my 1981 Ericson 38
Always entertaining, and/or informative! Very nice!
You go really great for old guy and your teaching is fantastic. I love your channel I love old school
12:30 No. I no longer allow others who don't know basic sailing vocabulary or basic sailboat handling to board my boat, at the slip or off shore. Not at all. Such laziness should not be allowed when sailing education is so readily available. I do not allow them onboard even if they are offering to have sex.
Nah youre next add will be an add for some delishious shit I've never heard of like ??
Fantastic. Thanks!
Next will be a komikoto knife or a fn health product
Very enjoyable ..thank you
A boat full of Chatterboxes.👍
❤ "You talking to me?"
What a great life you have.
So I said to this guy....
Sea sicknesss for sure
Yes I thought that was an Ericson 38. Mine (Ruby Slipper, 1984, out of Annapolis) has a wood burning stove where CW has an oil lamp. Love the varnish, as well as the skipper’s gentle humor. Great fun. Thank you, skipper.
Great video. Thanks. Nice to see the condition of your Bruce King boat. I bought Unicorn in Marina del Rey in 2013 and sailed her to Australia 2 months later, 2 stops. Got beaten up in the Tasman but she was a very dry boat and surprisingly quick.
Probably rum
Did you keep the head sail partly furled to make more room for bow seating?
Mostly to lessen heel. I often reef, too, with first-time guests. A reduced sail plan keeps the gang relaxed and makes it easier to refill their Prosecco cups. And easier all around for the skipper/steward.
These are the best videos. Chris reminds me of my grandfather. He’s a real gem. I like how he brings you along for the trip like you’re there.
I'm laughing my *** off- 6 people in the cockpit with you and they make sailing the boat harder not easier. So typical!
Hi Mr. Williams,
I'm always eager and excited to watch your UA-cam videos. Thanks for the inspiration you imbibe amongst the enthused-that includes myself. I haven't sailed but I just love the water and I want sailing to be that something a human being should have in life by way of learning something new for the upkeep of our neuron synapses-where all senses are engaged in the process. No other way, but sailing would do thus for me. I have an "Introductory Sailing" at Sausalito, CA on December and I believe it is the start if something wonderful. Thanks once again for the videos!
Your videos are very inspiring and educational for me. Thank you so much sir.
Ha.. some very good take-aways here.
I remember an outing with a cockpit full of people when during a tack, I needed to release the traveler to slide over. Lots of stepping on feet! Indeed, I need to re-script my pre-launch speech to include a bit more training for the guests.
nice to hear you again Christian, i liked the golf anecdote so true, I sail for Richmond yacht Club in Auckland, New Zealand and we take out people that have never sailed before for some friendly races, they get to go on 8 different types and sizes of sail boats over the course of the summer and anybody is welcome, I like taking them out and introducing people to the freedom of sailing
Love the cold open. A "no answer" situation happens even with experienced crews…
Boat full of yuppies enjoying a sail! 👍
Glad this channel is more active. Keep it up!
Yeah GOLFERS ARE JERKS...
If you want to see a golfer turn pale, just suggest that a hapless newbie join his foursome at a world famous country club.
This whole video could be a sailors guest Meme
What a fantastic video. Loved it sir.
Great video, you do an excellent work.
an instructional film I'll share with future guests. Im always flip-flopping on life-jacket policy though mostly align to your view. That said, now that we have a swim platform it is a lot easier to get a body back in, so I no longer just write 'em off
Good point. For older designs I would more often recommend the relatively compact WM C02 inflation "Sospenders," but automatic inflation is not guaranteed and manual blow-up a bit procedural for folks unfamiliar. My rule with little kids is, PFD--and even so, if they are ever observed not holding on with at least one hand, it's back to the cockpit for the duration.
Thank for making this!
Now that was a good sized group!
Excellent video!
Thanks!
LOL
❤
Well done Christian.
Hi Lon, see you out there.
Again your knowledge is extremely important to all of us.. and your drunkenness is just because you hate your past so please stop mixing them together.. I love your work...!!!
Christian - if you ever need crew, I have a friend in MB I can stay with and swing over whenever you want to go out.
I've been enjoying your videos for a long time, absolutely beautiful.
Thank you.
I love boats but there's two things I can't stand...(1) is HEELING and (2) SAILS , too much work, Raising, lowering, changing with the different kinds depends on the wind, wrenching, ropes all over to trip you up, and NO PREVENTER means you could wind up with a very bad lump or worse....Overboard, so I will just wait until I have enough money $2-3 millions worth , I saw this nice little dinghy called (The Silent 60) all electric Catamaran...Two electric motor with a diesel generator back with lots of solar panel.....let the sun takes you anywhere the wind can...
If you don't like healing(sic), does that imply that you prefer to remain ill? s/
Everything you can't stand I love, and dislike everything electric propulsion. Not ready for prime time.
@@berntout3697 Ok fine but I still want one.
@@pauleohl Heeling
Yea, was that like the electric boat in "Affairs of Cappy Ricks"
Was it ever discovered who actually was speaking to who ??
:)
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